The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Big Bolts 1951 GMC 650 diesel V-6

About ready to pull the trigger on a 1951, GMC, 650 v-6 diesel w/period sleeper. My questions: did the v-6 come stock, I thought the 650 only had 4-71 or 6-71. How do i id the engine as either Detroit V-6 or GM Toro-flow v-6. any advice on Toro-flow. Understand that it is a gas to diesel conversion. Serial number HDRCR 6533389. Thanks for any help Chariotracer

Welcome to the Stovebolt. I could probably guess an answer but the pros, I'm sure will be along to give you the correct answers. Get that truck! Don't forget to post some pictures!

If that engine is original, it should say General Motors Diesel on the valve cover and not Detroit Diesel. The name Detroit Diesel was adapted in 1965.

Hy chariotracer, welcome, the V6 General Motors Diesel (Detroit Diesel) would not be stock in that truck. The Toro-Flow diesels didn't appear until the sixties. Could you post some pictures of the truck/engine???

I will be going back down to look again the first of next week. and to check out a 1956 ford coewith a car hauler deck on it. i'll take some pictures than. Thanks

you have the truck i've wanted since i can remember. absoutely beautiful. but to hard to find an way to expensive for my wallet.That grill and of course the rest of the truck is a work of art.

The 650 series only had room for the 4-71 stock. I remember seeing one with a toroflow somewhere on the net, with sleeper, seems like it was green???

Its probably the same one. I haven't seen any other posts other than the one on KSL.com. in slc, ut not far from my door. haven't been able to get any pictures yet. will post when i do.

If anyone is interested, I will be listing a 1959 model 630 on the swap meet side tonight. It has the factory 471 still in it. Its a factory air brake tractor

W Reeve, Is it a single axle or tandem axle. Also where is it located. I have been looking for a 600 series with factory diesel and tandem axle to go along with my 900 series trucks. Thanks, Al.

Hi,Alkay3! got any pic's of your 900-Series?? would love to see 'em!! Thanks in advance!

its a single axle ! I decided to go another direction. The Toro Flow engine research i have been doing and information from other folks has been interesting. I believe i will stay away from this one. Have been looking for a coe. Found one close by within 2 miles of my house. (talk about right on your door step) that fits my wallet and my eye. I find that is the best way to keep my interest in projects. If you are interested in the 51 GMC Call: Lonne at 801-330-0731, He has many other big bolts as well as some older 1/2s

Thanks for all the information ! in my reply to Alky3 i indicated iam going another direction, The Toro Flow diesel in the truck is not what i'am lookingfor, the truck is great though and have found a 1950 ford coe close by. will post pictures and info when/if i get it home.